Fencing & Retaining Walls

COMMENTARY

• Procedure if you suspect a shed in the neighboring yard is a violation
• Fencing and retaining walls don’t require a permit unless its above the height restrictions
• Proper placement on the lot for zoning purposes

Homeowner Questions

COMMENTARY

• Water heater replacement doesn’t necessarily require a permit for a licensed contractor
• SHAPE PHX website gives the customer ease for obtaining a permit for any project
• Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan should pull a permit
• Discussion of electrical and plumbing permit requirements

CALLER

• Mary in Scottsdale asked her neighbors if they had a permit for a shade structure they built for their cars. They did not.  Would the city force them to take it down.  Lisa explains the procedure for Phoenix

CALLER

• Andrew thinks a neighbor’s fence may have encroached on his property line.

Takeaways

CALLER (not aired)

• Alan has a neighbor who turned his house to a short term rental and added bedrooms to it.  Alan suspects those additions are not permitted.  What can he do to check it out
• Things to consider when converting a garage to a liveable space.  Including zoning for where the car will be parked
• Codes involving converting a carport to a garage